Technician

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; North Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

27 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking a versatile Technician to join the technical team, delivering support for theatre and live events across County Durham. The role covers a range of venues and exciting projects, contributing to high-quality experiences for audiences and artists.

The post is temporary for 6 months, with potential for flexible working arrangements where applicable. First Aid qualification is required or to be obtained, and a relevant theatre qualification or equivalent experience is

Qualifications

• A relevant theatre technical qualification, NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent), or demonstrable equivalent industry experience.
• A current First Aid qualification, or willingness to achieve one as part of development.
• Experience in theatre and live events environments with flexibility to support a high-quality technical service.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for a diverse range of events at our venues.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver exceptional experiences for audiences and artists.
• Support a wide variety of established productions and new projects across County Durham.

Skills

Theatre technical qualification

Education

NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent)

Job description

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

Are you passionate about live events, theatre, and bringing unforgettable experiences to life? We’re looking for a Technician to join our dynamic technical team and play a key role in delivering an exciting programme of cultural events across County Durham.

From theatre productions and live performances to festivals and community events, no two days are the same. You’ll provide technical support for a diverse range of events at our iconic venues, Gala Durham, Empire Consett, and Bishop Auckland Town Hall as well as exciting events taking place across the county.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a wide variety of established productions and innovative new projects, collaborating with talented colleagues to create exceptional experiences for audiences of all ages.

This post is temporary for 6 months.

We encourage you to contact Darren Lowe | [e-mail] arrange an informal discussion about the role.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

We’re looking for a versatile, enthusiastic Technician with experience in the theatre and live events industry, who has strong technical knowledge and a passion for delivering outstanding experiences for audiences and artists alike.

• A relevant theatre technical qualification, NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent), or demonstrable equivalent industry experience.
• A current First Aid qualification, or a willingness to achieve one as part of your development.
• Experience working across a range of theatre and live event environments, with the skills and flexibility to support a high-quality technical service.

For full details of the essential and desirable criteria, please refer to the attached Person Specification.

INTERVIEWS

It is expected interviews will be held week commencing 7th September.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

OUR OFFER TO YOU

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable.Explore the full rangeofrewards and benefitson ourwebsite.

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabledand neurodivergentpeople and offer support throughout the recruitment process.

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Company: Durham County Council

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Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Education

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